Ricoh Theta S vs Fujifilm X-T30

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Ricoh Theta S vs Fujifilm X-T30

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
14.5 megapixels
7.30mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Ricoh Theta S Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Ricoh Theta S conclusion.

APS-C 366.6mm²
26.1 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-T30 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-T30 in the real world.
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Compare Fujifilm X-T30 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-T30 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Ricoh Theta V
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-T30 II
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Differences

Ricoh Theta S advantages over Fujifilm X-T30

Thinner
22 mm vs 46 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
125g vs 383g
Lighter weight

Fujifilm X-T30 advantages over Ricoh Theta S

Rear display
Yes vs No
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

380 vs 260 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
5 years vs 9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
26.1 vs 14.5 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
900 vs 60 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/6400 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

360-degree spherical panoramas at the click of a button; Puts you back in the moment like no other camera; Good ergonomics and control layout; Great still image quality, and can shoot videos too; Upload panoramas to Google Street View
Very reliant on your smartphone or tablet; Battery and storage can't be replaced or upgraded; Handheld shots suffer from Gigantic Hand Syndrome; Hard to get yourself out of the shot; Video image quality is only modest; Interval timer has a long shot delay
Read our Ricoh Theta S Express Review

Same great image quality as the X-T3; Excellent high ISO performance for an APS-C camera; Improved hybrid AF system with full image area coverage; Fast AF speeds; 4K video up to 30p; Compact design; Great value.
Slightly higher noise levels than predecessor; No in-body image stabilization; Single card slot; No dedicated headphone jack; No weather sealing.
Read our Fujifilm X-T30 Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-E3

Ricoh Theta S

Fujifilm X-E3

$290
1/2.3 inch

Thinner
Lighter weight

$699
APS-C

Rear display
Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh Theta S vs Fujifilm X-E3

Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm X-E3

$849
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Internal flash

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

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Compared to Fujifilm X-T200

Ricoh Theta S

Fujifilm X-T200

$290
1/2.3 inch

Thinner
Lighter weight

$799
APS-C

Rear display
Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh Theta S vs Fujifilm X-T200

Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm X-T200

$849
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Doesn't require an AA filter

$799
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Longer video battery life

Compare Fujifilm X-T30 vs Fujifilm X-T200

Compared to Canon EOS M50 II

Ricoh Theta S

Canon EOS M50 II

$290
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Thinner

$646
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Rear display

Compare Ricoh Theta S vs Canon EOS M50 II

Fujifilm X-T30

Canon EOS M50 II

$849
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$646
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Nikon Z fc

Ricoh Theta S

Nikon Z fc

$290
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Thinner

$890
APS-C

Rear display
Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh Theta S vs Nikon Z fc

Fujifilm X-T30

Nikon Z fc

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$890
APS-C

Longer video battery life
Newer

Compare Fujifilm X-T30 vs Nikon Z fc

Compared to Fujifilm X-T30 II

Ricoh Theta S

Fujifilm X-T30 II

$290
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

$900
APS-C

Rear display
Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh Theta S vs Fujifilm X-T30 II

Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm X-T30 II

$849
APS-C

$900
APS-C

Newer
More dots on screen

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